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   Tuesday, 29 September 2026

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FILE - Mariatou Doumbia, a member of a women's group, draws water from a well on a farm that was funded by USAID in Kimbirila-Nord, Ivory Coast, Feb. 21, 2025. Photo: AP

Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's especially bad for farming

Earth's storage of water in soil, lakes and rivers is dwindling. And it's especially...

University of Melbourne hydrology professor Dongryeol Ryu and his collaborator Ki-Weon Seo were on a train to visit Ryu's family when they found something startling.
University of Melbourne hydrology professor Dongryeol Ryu and his collaborator Ki-Weon Seo were on a train to visit Ryu's family when they found something startling.
Environment 28 Mar, 2025
File Photo: Sandeep Sen

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy in hilly regions, fair in most parts

Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy in hilly regions, fair in most parts

The weather is expected to be partly cloudy in the hilly regions and generally fair in the rest of the country this afternoon, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy in the hilly regions and generally fair in the rest of the country this afternoon, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Environment 26 Mar, 2025
A view of Machhapuchhre Mountain Range as seen from Pokhara on Sunday morning. Photo: RSS

Weather to remain clear in most parts of country, light rain expected in some regions

Weather to remain clear in most parts of country, light rain expected in some regions

The weather across Nepal is expected to remain clear in most parts of the country, with partly to generally cloudy conditions in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhes provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
The weather across Nepal is expected to remain clear in most parts of the country, with partly to generally cloudy conditions in the hilly regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhes provinces, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Environment 23 Mar, 2025
FILE - Photo: AP

UNESCO report paints bleak picture of climate change impacts on ecosystems

UNESCO report paints bleak picture of climate change impacts on ecosystems

The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals that climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable activities are transforming mountain environments at an unprecedented rate, threatening water resources, and putting billions of people and countless ecosystems at risk.
The United Nations World Water Development Report 2025, published by UNESCO on behalf of UN-Water, reveals that climate disruption, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable activities are transforming mountain environments at an unprecedented rate, threatening water resources, and putting billions of people and countless ecosystems at risk.
Environment 22 Mar, 2025
Photo Courtesy: Media Action Nepal

Media workshop highlights the role of media in communicating climate science

Media workshop highlights the role of media in communicating climate science

​​​​​​​A media workshop aimed at fostering dialogue between the scientific community and the media was held in Kathmandu, emphasizing the crucial connections between the cryosphere, water resources, and climate change impacts.
​​​​​​​A media workshop aimed at fostering dialogue between the scientific community and the media was held in Kathmandu, emphasizing the crucial connections between the cryosphere, water resources, and climate change impacts.
Environment 21 Mar, 2025
Bethanchok Aaglagi_Kavre

Efforts underway to control forest fire in Kavrepalanchok

Efforts underway to control forest fire in Kavrepalanchok

Firefighting efforts are ongoing since this morning to contain a forest fire that broke out in the Gorakhnath Community Forest at Bolde in Bethanchok Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchok.
Firefighting efforts are ongoing since this morning to contain a forest fire that broke out in the Gorakhnath Community Forest at Bolde in Bethanchok Rural Municipality, Kavrepalanchok.
Environment 17 Mar, 2025
Friends and family members take a break as they search for belongings in the damage after a tornado passed through the area, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Plantersville, Ala. Photo: AP

Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people in US

Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39...

A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.
A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses.
Environment 17 Mar, 2025
Clear skies in Kathmandu. Photo: Sandeep Sen

Most of the country to experience mainly fair weather today

Most of the country to experience mainly fair weather today

The country remains under the influence of western and local winds, with most regions expected to experience mainly fair weather today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
The country remains under the influence of western and local winds, with most regions expected to experience mainly fair weather today, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Environment 14 Mar, 2025
Smooth Coated Otters. Photo Courtesy: Sagar Giri WWF Nepal

A delicate balance: Transforming river community livelihoods to protect otters and the Karnali ecosystem

A delicate balance: Transforming river community livelihoods to protect otters and...

Transforming tradition to save biodiversity—local communities in the Karnali region are shifting from fishing to sustainable livelihoods to protect the endangered smooth-coated otter and restore river ecosystems.
Transforming tradition to save biodiversity—local communities in the Karnali region are shifting from fishing to sustainable livelihoods to protect the endangered smooth-coated otter and restore river ecosystems.
Environment 12 Mar, 2025
Photo: RSS

Issue of climate justice needs to be raised in international forums: President

Issue of climate justice needs to be raised in international forums: President

President Ramchandra Paudel has said it is necessary for countries like Nepal that have no role in climate change that the issue of climate justice is raised in every international forum.
President Ramchandra Paudel has said it is necessary for countries like Nepal that have no role in climate change that the issue of climate justice is raised in every international forum.
Environment 10 Mar, 2025
FILE - French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a media conference at an EU Summit in Brussels, Thursday, March 6, 2025. Photo: AP

Macron's diplomatic comeback: from France's domestic crisis to reshaping Europe's defense

Macron's diplomatic comeback: from France's domestic crisis to reshaping Europe's...

French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacy, seeking to ease relations with President Donald Trump, championing a Ukraine peace plan alongside his British counterpart, and seeing his longstanding desire to boost European defense turning into reality.
French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacy, seeking to ease relations with President Donald Trump, championing a Ukraine peace plan alongside his British counterpart, and seeing his longstanding desire to boost European defense turning into reality.
Environment 09 Mar, 2025
Photo: RSS

Weather Update: Partial clouds, light snowfall, and fair skies across country

Weather Update: Partial clouds, light snowfall, and fair skies across country

Nepal is experiencing varied weather conditions due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Nepal is experiencing varied weather conditions due to the partial influence of a western low-pressure system, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD).
Environment 09 Mar, 2025
Photo: RSS

Weather Update: Partially cloudy skies in hilly regions, foggy mornings in Tarai

Weather Update: Partially cloudy skies in hilly regions, foggy mornings in Tarai

The hilly regions of the country experienced partially cloudy skies today, while the rest of the country remained mostly clear this morning. However, some areas in the Tarai witnessed light foggy conditions in the morning.
The hilly regions of the country experienced partially cloudy skies today, while the rest of the country remained mostly clear this morning. However, some areas in the Tarai witnessed light foggy conditions in the morning.
Environment 06 Mar, 2025

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